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PMI PMP Exam - Topic 3 Question 80 Discussion

A project manager for a digital transformation project has already received the business needs for the project. When gathering requirements, the project manager discovers that not all of the requirements can be delivered with the available resources, but that some of the requirements will beenough to add business value.With the project on a fixed budget, what should the project manager do next?
A) Plan the project based on the available resources and submit a change request upon completion.
B) Gather all stakeholders and provide recommendations on a smaller, more feasible project scope,
C) Identify the technical requirements and request that management hire external resources,
D) Document the problem in the issue log and suggest a change request to decrease the scope.

PMI PMP Exam - Topic 3 Question 80 Discussion

Actual exam question for PMI's PMP exam
Question #: 80
Topic #: 3
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A project manager for a digital transformation project has already received the business needs for the project. When gathering requirements, the project manager discovers that not all of the requirements can be delivered with the available resources, but that some of the requirements will be

enough to add business value.

With the project on a fixed budget, what should the project manager do next?

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Francesco
6 months ago
D makes sense, better to document and adjust than overpromise.
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Mira
6 months ago
Wait, can they really just change the scope like that?
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Lashaun
7 months ago
C is risky, hiring external resources can blow the budget.
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Maile
7 months ago
I disagree, A could work if they manage it well.
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Yolando
7 months ago
B seems like the best option to align expectations.
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Angella
7 months ago
I keep thinking about the fixed budget constraint. Option C sounds risky since hiring external resources might not be feasible.
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Callie
8 months ago
I practiced a similar question where we had to prioritize requirements. I feel like focusing on the most valuable features is key, so B could work.
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Paz
8 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I think just documenting the issue in the log might not be enough. Maybe we need to be more proactive?
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Kasandra
8 months ago
I remember we discussed the importance of stakeholder engagement in class. Option B seems like a good approach to ensure everyone is on the same page.
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Martin
8 months ago
Ah, this is a classic project management dilemma. I'd probably lean towards option B - gathering the stakeholders and proposing a smaller, more feasible scope. That way, we can still deliver some business value within the constraints.
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Halina
8 months ago
Okay, this is a classic project management challenge. I'd definitely recommend gathering the stakeholders and getting their input on prioritizing the requirements. That seems like the most collaborative way to move forward.
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Alayna
8 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure here. I think gathering the stakeholders and proposing a smaller, more feasible scope could be a good approach, but I'd want to explore all the options.
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Alona
8 months ago
This seems like a tricky situation. I'd want to carefully review the available resources and the business value of the requirements to determine the best path forward.
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Margarett
8 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. S&OP is supposed to help with planning and coordination, but I'm not sure how that translates to the specific options given. I'll need to review my notes on S&OP to figure this out.
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Bernardo
8 months ago
Okay, let me see... I know RDS supports notifications for backup, creation, and deletion events. But I'm not sure about restoration events. I'll have to double-check that.
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Herminia
8 months ago
I'm a bit confused by this question. The options seem to cover different ways to update packages, but I'm not sure which one specifically handles the "only if earlier version" requirement. I'll have to review my notes on package management to figure this out.
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Sheridan
1 year ago
B all the way! Gotta keep those stakeholders happy. Wouldn't want to end up in the doghouse, am I right? *laughs*
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Davida
12 months ago
C) Identify the technical requirements and request that management hire external resources.
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Eladia
1 year ago
B) Gather all stakeholders and provide recommendations on a smaller, more feasible project scope.
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An
1 year ago
A) Plan the project based on the available resources and submit a change request upon completion.
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Vicente
1 year ago
C is the way to go! Hire some external resources and get that project done right. Can't put a price on success, am I right? *winks*
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Felice
1 year ago
D: It's worth considering all options to ensure the success of the project.
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Kenneth
1 year ago
C: Hiring external resources might be the best option to stay within budget and meet all the requirements.
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German
1 year ago
B: I agree, it's important to ensure the project delivers the expected business value.
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Carli
1 year ago
A: We should definitely consider hiring external resources to meet all the requirements.
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Leonard
1 year ago
D sounds good to me. Documenting the problem and suggesting a scope decrease seems like the safest bet. Gotta cover your bases, am I right?
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Judy
1 year ago
Hmm, this is a tough one. I think B makes the most sense - gathering the stakeholders and recommending a smaller, more feasible scope. Can't go over budget, you know?
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Doug
1 year ago
I disagree. We should gather stakeholders and recommend a smaller project scope to ensure we deliver value within budget.
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Stacey
1 year ago
I agree with Shayne. It's important to work within the constraints of the budget.
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Shayne
1 year ago
I think we should plan the project based on the available resources and submit a change request later.
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